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T829 MVR

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

173,978 mi
Last recorded173,978 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT829 MVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 173,978 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 171,378 miles

slight play n/s fr hub

Fail 6 Feb 2024 171,376 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

slight play n/s fr hub

Pass 8 Feb 2023 168,296 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 168,296 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 161,649 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 161,647 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 153,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet catch faulty

slight play at front hubs possibly rack

Fail 4 Feb 2021 153,541 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre fr to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet catch faulty

slight play at front hubs possibly rack

Pass 16 Jan 2020 144,131 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

play at n/s hub

Fail 16 Jan 2020 144,131 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

play at n/s hub

Pass 19 Jan 2019 135,232 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 127,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 115,632 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 115,630 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 104,409 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 104,408 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 93,682 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 93,681 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 86,192 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 83,011 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 77,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 77,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 76,527 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 75,363 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 75,352 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 73,803 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 68,746 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 61,830 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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T829 MVR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T829 MVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T829 MVR registered?

T829 MVR is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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